Orange Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Orange Beach

With a population of 5,441, Orange Beach is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orange Beach has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Orange Beach

Where to Eat in Orange Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villaggio Grille at the Wharf (4790 Main Street, F108) and Ginny Lane Bar & Grill (4780 Wharf Parkway S101) are great picks.

When to visit Orange Beach

Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Orange Beach

Plane

Although Orange Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pensacola (PNS), which is located 28 miles from Orange Beach. Mobile is the most popular, with regular flights from Silver Airways, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 150 miles from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 1320 miles and will cost you around $188. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 1670 miles.

Plane

Although Orange Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pensacola (PNS), which is located 28 miles from Orange Beach. Mobile is the most popular, with regular flights from Silver Airways, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 150 miles from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 1320 miles and will cost you around $188. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 1670 miles.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,579 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,549 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (484 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (812 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $471 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1543 reviews)
$332+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 384 reviews)
$175+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1164 reviews)
$196+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 776 reviews)
$243+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1783 reviews)
$254+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 237 reviews)
$162+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $99 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $99 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.